Beschreibung:
This book focusses on the bigger picture for blockchain, covering the concepts and technical considerations in the design of blockchain-based applications. The use of mathematical formulas is limited to where they are critical. This book is primarily intended for developers, software architects and chief information officers who need to understand the basic technology, tools and methodologies to build blockchain applications. It also provides students and researchers new to this field an introduction to this hot topic.
1 Introduction.- 2 Existing Blockchain Platforms.- 3 Varieties of Blockchains.- 4 Example Use Cases.- 5 Blockchain in Software Architecture.- 6 Design Process for Applications on Blockchain.- 7 Blockchain Patterns.- 8 Model-driven Engineering for Applications on Blockchains.- 9 Cost.- 10 Performance.- 11 Dependability and Security.- 12 Case Study: AgriDigital.- 13 Case Study: SecureVote.- 14 Case Study: originChain.- Epilogue.- References.- Index.